Autodesk 3DS Max USD File Parser use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Autodesk 3DS Max. This affects an unknown part of the component USD File Parser. Such manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2023-25006. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Autodesk 3DS Max (version unknown) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component USD File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A malicious actor may convince a user to open a malicious USD file that may trigger a use-after-free vulnerability which could result in code execution.

The weakness was released 05/13/2023. The advisory is shared for download at autodesk.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-25006 since 02/01/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-28988). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/01/2023 🔍
05/12/2023 +100 days 🔍
05/13/2023 +0 days 🔍
10/27/2025 +898 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: autodesk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-25006 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-25006
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-228956
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/13/2023 01:02
Updated: 10/27/2025 09:16
Changes: 05/13/2023 01:02 (37), 06/08/2023 14:58 (11), 01/24/2025 21:51 (26), 10/27/2025 09:16 (1)
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